(KAIR)--Work is underway this week to replace a portion of Atchison's Ravenhill Drive; and despite only slight delays expected, extra time should be allowed if traveling in that area.

According to a release from the City of Atchison, the work involves the replacement of an about 500-foot section of the roadway, located between the east entrance to Walmart and the entrance to Amberwell Hospital.

The release notes that “as the project progresses over the next several weeks, [traffic] will be reduced to one lane and controlled by temporary traffic signals,” with no delays of more than two minutes anticipated. However, the City says “there may be limited times when contractor activities create some additional delay.”

The release closes by asking all motorists to “be aware of emergency vehicles entering and exiting the hospital and allow them to pass through safely and with minimal delay.”